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US champion Karen Chen skated a sophisticated free skate to “Tango Jalousie” by Jacob Gade. Landing six triple jumps before falling on a triple Lutz and stepping out of a double Axel. The American placed fourth with a free skate score of 129.31 for a total combined score of 199.29.
“I did feel pressure definitely, but I just tried to block it out and just do my job,” said Chen of skating amongst the world’s best skaters. “And I kind of gave myself this feeling that I am very thankful to be here. I am very thankful to be in the final warm up group and I should be proud of that accomplishment and I should take the opportunity and just use it and should just focus on myself and skate my best.”
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“I did feel pressure definitely, but I just tried to block it out and just do my job,” said Chen of skating amongst the world’s best skaters. “And I kind of gave myself this feeling that I am very thankful to be here. I am very thankful to be in the final warm up group and I should be proud of that accomplishment and I should take the opportunity and just use it and should just focus on myself and skate my best.”
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